Sanremo by yacht, 24 nm from Monaco
The Italian Riviera begins — palms, a grand casino and the Ligurian light.
Crossing into Italy, Sanremo brings a change of register: a belle-époque casino, palm-lined promenades and the first taste of Ligurian cooking. The modern Portosole marina welcomes larger yachts.
At 24 miles it is the natural staging point for the longer run on to Portofino and the Cinque Terre.
Crossing into Italy
At around 24 nautical miles from Monaco, Sanremo is the first proper Italian stop heading east and an immediate change of register: a belle-époque casino, palm-lined promenades and the first real taste of Ligurian cooking. The modern Portosole marina welcomes larger yachts and makes a comfortable overnight. We handle the cross-border formalities so arriving in Italy is effortless.
A staging point for the Ligurian coast
Sanremo is the natural launch point for the longer run on to Portofino, the Cinque Terre and the wider Ligurian Riviera. On a week-long charter it breaks the eastbound passage neatly, giving an evening ashore among the flower-market town's restaurants before the open-water leg the next day. It is where a Monaco charter becomes an Italian one.
The town itself rewards the stop: the old quarter of La Pigna winding up the hillside, the belle-époque casino, and a food culture — Ligurian focaccia, fresh pasta, seafood from the morning catch — that announces Italy at the table. After the polish of Monaco it is a welcome change of pace, and a reminder of how much the coast changes in just a few miles.
Frequently asked questions
Do we need anything to cruise from Monaco to Italy?
Only simple cross-border formalities, which we handle entirely for you. Sanremo, about 24 nautical miles east, is the first Italian port of call, and the transition between French and Italian waters is completely seamless on a managed charter, with all the paperwork taken care of in advance.
How far is Sanremo from Monaco by yacht?
About 24 nautical miles — a comfortable run east, usually under two hours, that makes Sanremo a natural overnight and the staging point for a longer Italian cruise toward Portofino and the Cinque Terre. It is the first true taste of Italy on a coast that changes fast.
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